1967 Cadillac history

1967 Cadillac

The most significant Cadillac of the decade arrived for 1967: an all-new Eldorado with front-wheel drive. Based on the previous year's new Oldsmobile Toronado, it was a daring concept for the luxury field, with six years of careful planning and research behind it. Front drive gave it outstanding roadability; Bill Mitchell gave it magnificent styling.

1967 Cadillac

It had originated in 1959 with the XP-727 program, which underwent several design alterations through early 1962. Management then settled on front-wheel drive, and further prototypes evolved with that in mind. For awhile, Cadillac considered calling it LaSalle, but ultimately chose Eldorado as a more current name with greater public recognition. Clay model XP-825, with razor-edge lines and a formal roofline, led directly to the production of the '67 coupe.

Unlike Toronado, this new Eldorado was announced in very low-key fashion. That was typical of Cadillac, as was using a one-year delay to improve on a sister division's work. The Eldo thus rode better than the Toronado, yet handled at least as well despite the same basic suspension: torsion bars, A-arms, and telescopic shocks in front; a beam axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs with four shock absorbers (two horizontal, two vertical) at the rear. Self-leveling control and radially vented front disc brakes were also featured.

On its own relatively compact 3048mm wheelbase, the front-drive Eldorado was announced at $6277 and targeted for 10 percent of Cadillac's total 1967 model-year production -- about 20,000 units. The final figure was 17,930. For 1968-70, sales ran 23,000-28,000. A technological tour de force, it quickly established itself as the ultimate Cadillac. And unlike the old Fifties Brougham, it made money from day one.

Cadillac's 1967 "standards" were treated to an extensive restyle, with forward-angled headlamps and a prominent hump over the rear wheels. Line-wide features included printed mylar instrument-panel circuits, automatic level control (standard on Fleetwoods), cruise control, and tilt steering wheel. Bolstered by the new Eldorado, also part of the Fleetwood series, Cadillac built precisely 200,000 cars for the model year.

I. D. NUMBERS

SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

Engine	V8 429cc (7.0L)
Crankcase	4 qt
Crankcase with new filter	5 qt
AutomaticTransmission after draining	24 or 26 pt
Drive Axle	5 pt or 4.5
Fuel tank	26 or 24 gal(US)
Cooling with heater	18 or 17 qt
Cooling with A/C	18 or 17 qt
Heavy duty Cooling	19.5 qt

GASOLINE ENGINE TUNE-UP SPECS

Engine V.I.N Code	NA
Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Fuel delivery	4 bbl
Manufacturer	Cadillac
Original Spark plug	44
Gap	0.035 in.
Distributor Point dwell	30°
Distributor Point gap	0.016 in.
Ignition timing (BTDC)	5°
Intake valve opens (BTDC)	39°
Fuel pump pressure	5¾ psi
Idle speed	500 rpm

ALTERNATOR AND REGULATOR SPECS

Part #	1100691	1100692	1100760
Field current @ 12 V	2.2-2.6	2.2-2.6	2.2-2.6
Output	42 amps	55 amps	55 amps	130 amps
Regulator Field-Relay: Air Gap	0.015 in.	0.015 in.	0.015 in.	Transistor- Type
Regulator Field-Relay: Point Gap	0.030 in.	0.030 in.	0.030 in.
Regulator Field-Relay: Volts to Close	2.3-3.7	2.3-3.7	2.3-3.7
Regulator Air Gap	0.060 in.	0.060 in.	0.060 in.
Regulator Point Gap	0.014 in.	0.014 in.	0.014 in.
Regulator Volts @ 75°	13.5-14.4	13.5-14.4	13.5-14.4	13.5-14.4

BATTERY AND STARTER SPECS

Engine	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Battery Ampere Hour Capacity	73
Battery Volts	12
Battery Terminal Grounded	Neg.
Starter, Lock Test, Amps	510
Starter, Lock Test, Volts	3.0
Starter, Lock Test, Torque	Locked
Starter, No-Lead Test, Amps	88
Starter, No-Lead Test, Volts	10.6
Starter, No-Lead Test, RPM	4000
Starter, Brush Spring Tension	35 oz. min.

GENERAL ENGINE SPECS

Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Manufacturer	Cadillac
Fuel delivery	4 bbl
Horsepower	340@4600
Torque	480@3000
Bore x Stoke	4.125 x 4.000
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Oil pressure	33 psi

CRANKSHAFT SPECS

Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Main Brg Journal Dia.	3.000 in.
Main Brg Oil Clearance	0.0003-0.0026 in.
Shaft End-play	0.002-0.012 in.
Thrust on No.	3

CONNECTING ROD SPECS

Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Journal Dia.	2.2494 in.
Oil Clearance	0.0013 in.
Side Clearance	0.006-0.016 in.

PISTON AND RING SPECS

Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Piston-Bore Clearance	0.0005-0.0007 in.
Ring Side Clearance: Top Compression	0.0022-0.0035 in.
Ring Side Clearance: Bottom Compression	0.0022-0.0035 in.
Ring Side Clearance: Oil Control	None (side sealing)
Ring Gap: Top Compression	0.013-0.030 in.
Ring Gap: Bottom Compression	0.013-0.030 in.
Ring Gap: Oil Control	0.015-0.161 in.

VALVE SPECS

Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Seat Angle	45°
Face Angle	44°
Spring Test Pressure	160 lb @ 1.50 in.
Spring Installed Height	1¹⁵⁄₁₆ in. (1.9375 in.)
Stem-to-Guide Clearance: Intake	0.0005-0.0025 in.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance: Exhaust	0.0010-0.0025 in.
Stem Diameter: Intake	0.3415-0.3425 in.
Stem Diameter: Exhaust	0.3415-0.3420 in.

TORQUE SPECS

Engine type	V8-429cc (7.0L)
Cyl. Head Bolts	60 ft.lb
Rod Brg Bolts	40-45 ft.lb
Main Brg Bolts	90-100 ft.lb
Crankshaft Damper or Pulley Bolt	65-70 ft.lb
Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolts	75-80 ft.lb
Intake Manifold	25-30 ft.lb
Exhaust Manifold	25-30 ft.lb

CARBURETOR SPECS

Carb ID	7036682 (4MV)	7036681 (4MV)
Float Level	⁷⁄₃₂ in	⁷⁄₃₂ in
Pump Rod	¹¹⁄₃₂ in.	¹¹⁄₃₂ in.
Choke Unloader	0.312 in	0.312 in
Fast Idle Speed	1725 rpm	1725 rpm

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS

Feature	Eldorado	Full size
Caster Range	1½°N - 2½°P	1½°N - ½°N
Caster Pref.	2°N	1°N
Camber LH wheel Range	³⁄₈°N - ³⁄₈°P	³⁄₈°P - ¹⁄₈°N
Camber LH wheel Pref.	0°	0°
Camber RH wheel Range	³⁄₈°N - ³⁄₈°P	¹⁄₈°P - ³⁄₈°N
Camber RH wheel Pref.	0°	¼°N
Toe-In	0 - ¹⁄₈ in.	³⁄₁₆ in. - ¹⁄₄ in.
Steering Axis Inclination	6°	6°

HISTORICAL NOTES

1967 Cadillac Notes

Dealer introduction date for 1967 Cadillacs and Eldorados was October 6, 1966.
The Eldorado featured concealed, horizontally mounted headlamps.
A new assembly line was setup at the Detroit factory to build Eldorados.
A third successive year of record production and sales was marked by Cadillac Division in 1967.
Based on the Eldorado's popularity, Cadillac sales for a single month passed the 20,000 unit level for the first time in the company's history, setting an all-time high of 22,072 cars in October, 1966.
A year later, 23,408 cars conforming to 1968 specifications were built in October, 1967.
Calvin J. Werner was general manager
Carl A. Rasmussen was chief engineer
Stanley Parker was chief designer (Cadillac Studio)
F. T. Hopkins was general sales manager
W. J. Knight was public relations director

Cadillac production figures

Calais	...	21,830	... decreased 6,850
Sedan de Ville	...	61,702	... decreased 10,708
Coupe de Ville	...	52,905	... increased 2,325
de Ville convertible	...	18,200	... decreased 1,000
Eldorado	...	17,930	... increased 15,680
Series 60	...	16,300	... decreased 2,785
Series 75	...	4,133	... decreased 347

1967 Automotive Notes

Cadillac introduces the front-drive Eldorado
Chevrolet introduces the Camaro
Chevrolet introduces the Chevelle Concours
Dodge introduces the Coronet R/T
Mercury introduces the Cougar, an upscale Mustang with hide-away headlight
Mercury introduces the Marquis and Marquis Brougham
Pontiac introduces the Firebird
Shelby introduces the GT-500
Air conditioning found on 38% of new cars
Underbodies of most cars made with corrosion-resistant galvanized steel
Dual-braking system installed on all new cars
Collapsible steering columns are introduced
Pontiac is first to feature concealed wipers
Firebirds have a deflated mini-spare tire
GM cars have a buzzer that sounds if keys are left in the ignition when the engine is shut off and the door is opened
GM, Ford, and AMC introduce the 5-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty
Corvair drops the turbocharger feature
Last year for Lincoln's 4-door convertible
Toronado gets optional front disc brakes and radial tires
James M. Roche was president of GM until November when he was replaced by Edward N. Cole
Frederic G. Donner was chairman of the board at GM until November when James M. Roche replaced him
Top model year production for 1967